dimanche 9 septembre 2012

Find Out How to Hire Latin Bands for Special Events

By Floyd Sharp


Booking a brilliant Latin band could be very hard. There are numerous things you'll need to bear in mind to get exactly the band which fits your needs and budget. So after heaping on researching and shortlisting the best bands, it is time to get the band for a discussion.

Before you talk to the band leader or representative, make sure that you prepare a number of questions you need to ask him or her. Below are Twelve necessary things to ask:

1. How much do they charge you and what are the set lengths for that expenditure?

2. Does the cost involve traveling expenses, PA equipment and a lighting rig?

3. Does the band require a down payment? Will it be refundable?

4. How much could be the early setup or late finish cost and what time should it be applicable?

5. Do they offer you demo CD or DVD?

6. Have they got a repertoire for their clients to see?

7. Do they have a Public Liability Insurance (PLI)?

8. Is the band's equipment PAT tested?

9. How much area would they need?

10. Can they consider song requests or perform in your First Dance?

11. What's the band's termination policy?

12. Do they make a contract and receipt on your payment?

Take time to consider their responses. Should you be satisfied, it's time for you to book them. When you have any worries or questions, try to look at the other available choices.

Latin Bands Contract

There is one particular tip when getting a skilled function band: obtain a contract. All respected Latin bands and agencies should provide you with one. It generally lays out those activities stated previously. Make sure to go over your certain needs which will also reflect on the agreement.

As the content of a contract deviates widely from a band or agency to another, it needs to cover the subsequent areas:

Persons associated. The agreement identifies all the parties involved such as the client, the band, plus the agent (if you have any).

Event details. It describes the event date, band size, length of the performance, arrival and set up completion time.

Rate and payment terms. It must indicate the entire fee and specific ways or forms of giving the payment. A Latin band usually needs clients to pay for a deposit on signature of the contract. 50% upfront payment is typical and acceptable.

Cancellation terms. You must keep in mind that your deposit is often non-refundable whenever your event is cancelled after providing your payment. Seeing as there are no industry standard in terms of cancellation clauses, be sure that you understand that the terms within the contract and comfortable with it before setting your signature.

Extras. Come clean with any likely extra charges. Confer with your chosen Latin band to make sure you fully understand whatever costs may arise while in the function.

Regardless of whether you would like to hire a function band by yourself or through an agency, you will always be the one to make the final choice. Take everything into mind before you book a Latin band on your event.




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